Explanation

• The idiom “A Dark Horse” means a person who wins unexpectedly.
• It refers to someone whose abilities are not well known.
• Such a person surprises everyone by sudden success.
• Commonly used in competitions, elections, or exams.

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Explanation

• Surah Ad-Dukhan means “Smoke”.
• It is the 44th Surah of the Qur'an.
• It contains 59 verses.
• The word Dukhan (smoke) appears in verse 10.
• It refers to a sign/punishment sent by Allah.
• Para → 25th Para

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Explanation

• Ashaab-e-Suffah were poor companions from the Muhajirun.
• They stayed in a shaded platform (Suffah) in Masjid-e-Nabvi.
• They had no homes or wealth after migration.
• Total members (approx.) → 70–300 companions.

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Explanation

• Wealth obtained from mines is subject to Khumus (one-fifth).
• Khumus means 20% of certain types of wealth.
• It is mentioned in the Qur'an (Surah Al-Anfal 8:41).
• It applies to treasures, minerals, and war gains.
• It is more emphasized in Shia jurisprudence, but exists in Sunni sources too.

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Explanation

• The first compiled book of Hadith is Al-Muwatta.
• It was written by Malik ibn Anas.
• Compiled in the 8th century (around 760–795 AD).
• It contains Ahadith and sayings of companions.

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Explanation

• Arafat is a famous plain near Kaaba.
• It is located about 12 miles (≈20 km) from the Kaaba.
• Pilgrims stay here on 9th Dhul-Hijjah (Day of Arafah).
• Hajj is incomplete without الوقوف بعرفہ (standing at Arafat).
• The Prophet (PBUH) delivered the Farewell Sermon at Arafat.
• It is also called “Jabal al-Rahmah (Mount of Mercy)”.

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Explanation

• Abu Hurairah (R.A) narrated the largest number of Ahadith.
• He reported about 5,374 Ahadith.
• He stayed in close companionship with the Prophet (PBUH).
• He accepted Islam in 7 AH.

Additional information:

• Abdullah ibn Umar (R.A) → 2630 Ahadith
• Anas ibn Malik (R.A) → 2286 Ahadith
• Aisha (R.A) → 2210 Ahadith
• Ibn Abbas (R.A) → 1660 Ahadith

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Explanation

• Palestine is the land of prophets.
• Because many prophets were born, lived, or died there,
• Including Ibrahim, Lut, Dawood, Suleiman, Musa, Zakariya, Yahya, and Isa (A.S).
• Baitul-Maqdis (Jerusalem) in Palestine was the first Qibla for Muslims.
• Muslims prayed facing it for 14 years before the Qibla changed to Kaaba in 2nd Hijri.

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Explanation

• The Jail System in Islam was introduced by Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A).
• He was the 2nd Caliph of Islam.
• His rule lasted from 634–644 AD (10 years).
• Accepted Islam: 616 AD (at the age of 32 years).

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Explanation

• Malodorous means بدبودار
• Fragrant means خوشبودا

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